CVE-2016-2290

Name: CVE-2016-2290
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-04-06T23:59:16.803+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 2.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-2290 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Heap-based buffer overflow in Pro-face GP-Pro EX EX-ED before 4.05.000, PFXEXEDV before 4.05.000, PFXEXEDLS before 4.05.000, and PFXEXGRPLS before 4.05.000 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 2.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in Pro-face GP-Pro EX EX-ED before 4.05.000, PFXEXEDV before 4.05.000, PFXEXEDLS before 4.05.000, and PFXEXGRPLS before 4.05.000 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

2.33%

81.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Schneider-Electric	Proface Gp-Pro Ex Ex-Ed	<= 4.0.4
Schneider-Electric	Proface Gp-Pro Ex Pfxexedls	<= 4.0.4
Schneider-Electric	Proface Gp-Pro Ex Pfxexedv	<= 4.0.4
Schneider-Electric	Proface Gp-Pro Ex Pfxexgrpls	<= 4.0.4

References

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-096-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-096-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Apr 6, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-2290?

How severe is CVE-2016-2290?

CVE-2016-2290 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2290?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST